The 20 Best Achalasia Doctors Near Me in duluth, GA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Achalasia near duluth, GA. Of these, 17 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    3500 Mcclure Bridge Rd, 
    Duluth, GA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Fritz is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Duluth, Georgia. Dr. Fritz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Collapsed Lung, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Fritz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastroenterology Specialists Of Gwinnett

    1120 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Suite 209, 
    Suwanee, GA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shahzad Ahmed is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Suwanee, Georgia. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Ahmed is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ahmed is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastroenterology Specialists Of Gwinnett

    721 Wellness Way, Suite 220, 
    Lawrenceville, GA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Tanner is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Tanner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gardner Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Tanner is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Tanner is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates-Alpharetta

    3400 Old Milton Pkwy Ste 380, 
    Alpharetta, GA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Marathi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sagar Garud is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Alpharetta, Georgia. Dr. Garud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Childhood Pancreatitis, Watermelon Stomach, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Garud is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastroenterology

    2500 Hospital Blvd Ste 130, 
    Roswell, GA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tagore Sunkara is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Roswell, Georgia. Dr. Sunkara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Sunkara is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    GI Specialists Of Georgia

    1357 Hembree Rd Ste 240, 
    Roswell, GA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Akit Patel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Roswell, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Morning Sickness, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates

    1600 Medical Way, Suite 270, 
    Snellville, GA 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Srinivasa Ayinala is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Snellville, Georgia. Dr. Ayinala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ayinala is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology - 2003. Dr. Ayinala is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital Campus

    5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Fl5, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Julia Massaad is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Massaad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Massaad is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2009. Dr. Massaad is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastroenterology Consultants, P.C.

    5669 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Ste270, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Alan Fixelle is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Fixelle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Esophagitis, and Painful Swallowing. Dr. Fixelle is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 1985. Dr. Fixelle is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Emory Cardiothoracic Surgery At Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

    5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, HarrisonPavilion, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Hindi, Korean, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Manu Sancheti is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Sancheti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Sancheti is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, 2015. Dr. Sancheti is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Digestive Care Physicians-Cumming

    3970 Dep Bill Cantrell Memorial Rd Ste 210, 
    Cumming, GA 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ramprasad Jegadeesan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cumming, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Jegadeesan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sclerosing Cholangitis, Cholangitis, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Jegadeesan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Emory Ambulatory Surgery Center At Dunwoody

    4555 N Shallowford Rd, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammed Razvi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Razvi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Gardner Syndrome, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Razvi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Aga, LLC

    1505 Northside Blvd, Suite 2000, 
    Cumming, GA 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Arabic - Jordanian
    Accepting New Patients

    Muhamad Obideen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cumming, Georgia. Dr. Obideen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Obideen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2008. Dr. Obideen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Internal Medicine

    Village Podiatry Group P.C.

    2850 Hog Mountain Rd Ste 101, 
    Dacula, GA 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jayaprakash Desai is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Dacula, Georgia. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Torticollis, Hypothyroidism, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Down Syndrome.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital Campus

    5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Fl5, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Virendra Joshi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Joshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Joshi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 1997. Dr. Joshi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Achalasia
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Northside Surgical Professional Services LLC

    6135 Barfield Rd, Suite 150, 
    Sandy Springs, GA 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathaniel Lytle is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sandy Springs, Georgia. Dr. Lytle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Lytle is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

    5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Saurabh Chawla is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Chawla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Cancer, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Chawla is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Achalasia
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4150 Dep Bill Cantrell Memorial Rd Ste 290, 
    Cumming, GA 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    In An is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cumming, Georgia. Dr. An is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. He is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. An is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Achalasia?

    The tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach is the esophagus or food pipe. Achalasia makes it harder for the esophagus to move food into the stomach.

    When should I see an Achalasia doctor near duluth, GA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Achalasia doctor near duluth, GA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Achalasia doctors near duluth, GA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Achalasia doctors near duluth, GA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Achalasia doctor near duluth, GA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Achalasia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Achalasia doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Achalasia doctor near duluth, GA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Achalasia doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Achalasia doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Achalasia doctors near duluth, GA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Achalasia doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Achalasia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Achalasia doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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